HERO Scholarship Application

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C ITY OF ALBANY

DEPARTMENT OF POLICE 165 HENRY JOHNSON BOULEVARD

ALBANY , NEW YORK 12210 TELEPHONE (518) 462-8012

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Dear Hero Scholarship Applicant: I would first like to congratulate you on taking the first step towards investing in your future. The HERO Scholarship will provide you with the opportunity to earn a college education and embark on career opportunities that are going to allow you to grow as a professional and achieve success. Earning a degree or certificate from Mildred Elley will provide you with the skills, knowledge and determination you need to change the world. I admire you for recognizing your full potential and pursuing your education goals. The Albany Police Department is here to support you during all your educational endeavors and we wish you the best of luck. Best, Chief Eric Hawkins Albany Police Department 165 Henry Johnson Blvd., Albany

Albany, NY Campus 855 Central Avenue

Albany, NY 12206 p: (518) 786-0855 f: (518) 786-0011

New York City, Metro Campus 25 Broadway, Floor 16

New York, NY 10004 p: (212) 380-9004 f: (212) 232-0217

Pittsfield, MA Campus 100 West Street

Pittsfield, MA 01201 p: (413) 442-0333 f: (413) 442-2269

www.mildred-elley.edu

Dear Hero Scholarship Applicant: Thank you for submitting an application for the HERO Scholarship and congratulations on taking an important step towards a new career! We are very excited to sponsor the HERO Scholarship and promote the importance of education and career to empower individuals to make a positive impact for themselves and the community where they live. Mildred Elley has been providing career education in the greater capital region for over 100 years. We have educated thousands of students in areas ranging from Business Management to Healthcare. Many of our graduates live and work in the area, making a positive contribution through the work they perform. Once again, congratulations for taking this important step towards your future! Annette S. Jeffes Campus President Mildred Elley Albany 855 Central Avenue Albany, NY 12206

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Welcome to the HERO Scholarship process!

Mildred Elley and the Albany Police Department have partnered to provide a great educational opportunity to two Albany residents. The Mildred Elley HERO Scholarship will be awarded to two individuals who are residents of the city of Albany, who help others, and are pursuing an education and career to make a positive difference in their community.

The goal is to help support the dream of two residents of the city of Albany who plan to attend Mildred Elley in September of 2020. This financial scholarship will help support their dream.

The selection committee will include: Albany City Police, under the direction of Chief Hawkins, the campus President of Mildred Elley college, members of the Community Outreach Team from Mildred Elley, and other community leaders who are invested in empowering residents to help make positive changes in the city of Albany.

Requirements to be eligible for this scholarship are:

1. Resident of the city of Albany

2. At least 18 years of age

3. Planning to apply to Mildred Elley college, September of 2020

4. Possess High School Diploma or G.E.D

5. Interviewed by the scholarship committee

Once enrolled in Mildred Elley, student must maintain a C average to maintain the scholarship.

General Instructions:

Please submit application form, reference letter, and copy of GED / HS Diploma before Tuesday, September 8th, 2020, 5 p.m.

Applications can be dropped off at either the Albany Police Department, at 165 Henry Johnson Blvd., Albany, or the Mildred Elley Albany campus, at 855 Central Ave., Albany NY. Applications can also be emailed to deley@mildred-elley.edu or smccain@albanyny.gov.

For questions, please contact Deborah Eley from Mildred Elley - deley@mildred-elley.edu or 518-786-0855, or Shamyr McCain from the Albany Police Department – smccain@albanyny.gov or 518-380-0944. For more information, visit https://mildred-elley.edu/campus/albany/scholarship.

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Scholarship Application Form:

To be considered for the Mildred Elley HERO scholarship, please submit this application form and all supporting documents before Tuesday, September 8th, 2020, 5:00 p.m. Applications can be dropped off at either the Albany Police Department, at 165 Henry Johnson Blvd., Albany, or the Mildred Elley Albany campus, at 855 Central Ave., Albany. For questions or to submit application by email, please contact Deborah Eley from Mildred Elley - deley@mildred-elley.edu or 518-786-0855, or Shamyr McCain from the Albany Police Department – smccain@albanyny.gov or 518-380-0944. For more information, visit https://mildred-elley.edu/campus/albany/scholarship.

Name _______________________________________________ Date of Birth: ____________________

Address _____________________________________________________________________________ Street City State Postal Code

Email Address: _______________________________ Telephone number: ________________________

Gender: ______________ Year of Graduation / GED: ____________

How long have you lived in Albany? ________________________________________________

Please attach the following supporting documents: □ One reference letter from a Community Leader □ GED certificate / HS Diploma

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Written Response:

Please include a clearly written response to answer each of the following questions:

1. How would getting this scholarship change your life?

2. How long have you lived in Albany?

3. What is your employment background?

4. What are your extracurricular activities?

5. What community engagement have you participated in, and how has that affected your career goals?

6. What are your career goals?

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7. Who is your role model and how have they influenced you?

8. How do you envision an education from Mildred Elley college will help you give back to the city ofAlbany?

9. What is one wish you have for the city of Albany?

10. What is your dream job and how does obtaining a degree/certification from Mildred Elley college helpyou reach that dream?

Signature____________________________________ Date_____________________________

For Internal Use Only:

Date Received by committee: ______________Score: __________ Interview Score: __________